Description
Warm up with a bowl of One-Pot Brothy Beans with Herbs & Lemon, the ultimate cozy comfort food. This simple yet satisfying dish features tender white beans simmered in a fragrant broth, infused with fresh herbs and zesty lemon juice. Perfect for chilly evenings or any day of the week, it’s an easy one-pot meal that requires minimal prep and cleanup. Whether enjoyed as a main course or paired with crusty bread, this nourishing recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried white beans (cannellini or great northern), soaked overnight
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley and basil for garnish
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked beans.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in thyme, oregano, and bay leaf; cook for 1 minute.
- Add broth and rinsed beans; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook for 45-60 minutes until beans are tender. Stir occasionally.
- Remove bay leaf; stir in lemon juice and zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg